Kari Walker

Experience

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  Community Care Services

  Aug 1990 - Oct 1996

  Deputy Director
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  The Guidance Center

  Oct 1996 - now

  Mission: Nurture Development. Foster Resilience. Cultivate well-beingVision: The Guidance Center will be an innovative leader in programs, community engagement and collaboration to create a vibrant future for those we serve. Learn more at https://www.guidance-center.org/In my role as as President and CEO, I am responsible for providing strategic leadership of the organization by working with the Board of Directors and the executive management team to establish, implement and over-see the long-range goals, strategies, plans and policies of the organization. Motivate and lead a high performance management team. Spearhead the development, communication and implementation of effective growth strategies and processes. Represent the organization and its values with clients, donors, other community stakeholders, government funders, regulatory bodies and the public generally.Currently serving on the following Boards:Bridgeway Services Inc: Juvenile Justice organization serving youth and families in Southwest Detroit and the Downriver CommunitiesChampions of Wayne Advisory Board: Academic mentoring program at Wayne Memorial High School, Wayne MIWashtenaw County Community Mental Health Board: Community Mental Health Agency serving Washtenaw County residents Show less

  • President and Chief Executive Officer

    Nov 2010 - now

  • Executive Director Program Operations/ Chief Clinical Officer

    Oct 1996 - Nov 2010